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Community Yom Ha'atzmaut Shabbat Dinner
Friday, May 2nd 7:15p to 9:00pJoin us for a community Shabbat dinner in celebration of Israel and Yom Ha'atzmaut! Click in to register!

Conversation About Sisterhood and Mental Health with Betsy Lerner, Author of Shred Sisters
Thursday, May 8th 6:00p to 8:00pIn recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Women's Network has invited author Betsy Lerner to discuss her debut novel, Shred Sisters. This intimate and bittersweet story explores the fierce complexities of a suburban Connecticut Jewish family, mental health, and a hard-won path between two sisters. Published in October of 2024, it has been nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award and has garnered many other accolades, including New York Times Notable Book of the Year, New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice and Best Book of the Year So Far, and Good Housekeeping October Book Club Pick. Ms. Lerner was already well-known for her earlier memoirs, Food and Loathing and The Bridge Ladies. We will also hear from the CEO of Jewish Family Services for further insights about their mental health services. A light supper will be served. This event is co-sponsored by Women's Network and The Emanuel Synagogue's Membership and Engagement Committee. We hope that you can join us for this great community-wide conversation and great company!

Distinguished Service Award Banquet
Thursday, Oct 16th 6:00p to 9:00pThe DSA Banquet will be held on Thursday, October 16, from 6pm - 9pm, honoring Robin Santiago and Michael Schenker for their extraordinary service to Beth El Temple, the Greater Hartford Community, and the Jewish Community! Please join us!
Contact Us
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Office Hours:
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 4pm
Friday: 8:30am - 2:30pm
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Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
AprApril 27 , 2025
Sunday, Apr 27th 6:30a to 10:00p
This year's trip will focus on the Jewish connection with the American Revolutionary War. How were Jews involved in settling the early American colonies? On the trip, we will go on a walking tour of Jewish Boston and soak in the scenes. We'll explore Boston’s Jewish heritage by visiting the city’s historic synagogues, Jewish monuments, and key neighborhoods. We'll learn about the 19th-century Jewish roots of the Beacon Hill area and tour key Jewish gathering sites like the Vilna Shul, and pay our respects to those who lost their lives at Boston's moving Holocaust Memorial. We will visit a local Hillel and dine on Kosher cuisine! We will also have the opportunity to visit Mayyim Hayyim (community mikveh) and Hebrew College. Thanks to Women’s Network for providing generous funding support for this trip! -
Thursday ,
MayMay 1 , 2025Introduction to Mussar: a Mini-Course with Rabbi Jim Rosen
Thursday, May 1st 2:00p to 3:00p
The Mussar movement is a little-known gem that emphasizes the ethical aspects of Judaism. This Jewish experience was largely destroyed by the Nazis, but today it is enjoying a renaissance as many have discovered that its ideas and techniques provide meaningful pathways in life. Please join Rabbi Rosen to learn more about this spiritual practice and dive into the Jewish world of character building, personal ethics, and communal responsibility. Click in to register! -
Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025
Friday, May 2nd 7:15p to 9:00p
Join us for a community Shabbat dinner in celebration of Israel and Yom Ha'atzmaut! Click in to register! -
Saturday ,
MayMay 3 , 2025Bat Mitzvah of Michalina Federman
Shabbat, May 3rd 4:30p to 5:30p
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